What is the best month to visit Qinghai Lake? What to wear when traveling to Qinghai Lake in winter?

Qinghai Lake means the blue sea. It has beautiful scenery, lakes and islands. The lake water is clear and beautiful, and there are many birds. Because Qinghai Lake is located in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northeast of Qinghai Province, it has a strong Tibetan ethnic style. So when is the best time to go to Qinghai Lake? What should I wear when I go to Qinghai Lake in winter?

Which month is the best to visit Qinghai Lake?

The best time to travel to Qinghai Lake is around May to October. From July to August every year, the northern shore of Qinghai Lake will be full of golden rapeseed flowers.

In the scorching summer, when the mainland continues to have high temperatures and it is unbearable to endure the high temperatures, the climate in Qinghai is pleasant and suitable for summer vacation. Therefore, Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, is known as the Summer Capital Xining. At this time, there are beautiful scenery everywhere on the snowy plateau. It is so refreshing to appreciate the beautiful natural scenery and breathe the pure air.

The surface of Qinghai Lake is about 3,200 meters above sea level. The air in the plateau is thin and the ultraviolet rays are strong. It is recommended that tourists prepare anti-altitude sickness drugs and sunscreen equipment in advance to prevent plateau hypoxia and ultraviolet burns. The temperature difference is also relatively large, so it is best to prepare some cold-proof clothing.

What to wear when traveling to Qinghai Lake in winter

One principle: dress as needed to keep warm.

In January, the temperature in Qinghai Lake is about -20℃. Local people usually wear three kinds of clothes: base underwear, cotton jacket (padded trousers), thick coat or jacket.

If you are a tourist from outside, it is best to wear thicker warm clothes, thicker sweaters, thicker coats or overcoats from inside to outside; it is recommended to wear two pairs of fleece leggings or thicker pants outside the warm pants. You can consider ski suits, which are more breathable than down jackets. You should also pay attention to wearing thick and fleece boots to prevent slipping, because the temperature in Qinghai Lake is low in winter and the road surface is more likely to freeze.

In addition, there are gloves, hats, and scarves. Scarves can be used to cover the face, or they can be bought separately.

What to do in Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake Bird Island

In the northwest corner of Qinghai Lake, there are two islands of different sizes and shapes, one in the east and one in the west. The small island in the west is called "Haixi Mountain" or Dan Island, where there are more than ten species of birds, including swans, gulls, larks, etc., and hundreds of thousands of birds. Every early spring, the birds gather together, which is very suitable for photography.

The big island in the east is called "Haixipi", also known as Cormorant Island. It is larger than Haixi Island and is mainly inhabited by cormorants. The best time for bird watching is from May to July every year.

Haixinshan

Located in the south of the center of Qinghai Lake, it is also a major tourist attraction of Qinghai Lake. There are many ancient temples and exquisite murals on Haixin Mountain. It was a good place for many religious believers to practice in seclusion in ancient times. Haixin Mountain is surrounded by water and full of mountain flowers. Climbing to the top of the mountain to overlook Qinghai Lake, enjoy the flying of gulls and the leaping of fish, and watch the sunrise and sunset. The scenery is beautiful.

Sand Island

Located in the east of Qinghai Lake, it is known as the "Little Sand Lake of Qinghai" and is the largest island in Qinghai Lake. It has two freshwater lakes, Crescent Lake and Reed Lake, which are mainly inhabited by gulls, which can be seen from April to June every year. There is also a desert to the south of the Sand Island.

Around Qinghai Lake

You can choose to ride the Ring Road around the lake to Qinghai Lake. You can stop and go freely, and the trip can usually be completed in 2-3 days. July to August every year is the best time to ride. There are many private yurts on the Ring Road around the lake. You can rent one for the night. If there are many people, ask the owner to roast a whole lamb for you.

You can also stop by the Sun and Moon Mountains in Huangyuan, which is also a must-go place to Qinghai Lake. The scenery is pretty good. There are two mountains called Sun Mountain and Moon Mountain, which you can just view from a distance.

In addition, there are beach tourist areas and water recreation areas in Erlangjian and Shadao scenic areas, which provide a variety of entertainment projects such as sand motorcycles, water bicycles, and horseback riding. The cruise ships, gliders, and hot air balloons in Erlangjian are high-end leisure enjoyment among the beautiful scenery. In addition, there are affordable beach carnivals at Jinshatan, and horseback riding and yak riding all over the lake, and the entertainment projects are very rich.